POSITION TITLE: Medical Director

DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM: Valley Counseling Services

REPORTS TO: Chief of Behavioral Services

SCHEDULE: Full-time

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: This position is responsible for the operations of the medical services of the agency and the assigned staff. Coverage of other programs will be expected as needed. Responsibilities include providing leadership, supervision and regulatory compliance to the medical department, providing direct clinical treatment of clients, performing duties and responsibilities of the practice of psychiatry in accordance to the laws and regulations of the state of Ohio.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provides leadership, supervision, collaboration and regulatory compliance to the Medical Department, which includes Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Supervisor and Nursing Staff.

2. Completes Medical Peer Review with all prescribing contractors and nurse practitioners.

3. Performs all duties and responsibilities of a physician in accordance to applicable federal and state laws and regulations.

4. Provides direct clinical treatment, including but not limited to Psychiatric Evaluation and Consultation and Medication Management Services.

5. Attends court hearings in relation to subpoenas and the Outpatient Commitment Process.

6. Maintains DEA license in accordance with Central Pharmacy Standards.

7. Assists in the recruitment, training, supervision and evaluation of new employees.

8. Maintains current working knowledge of all agency policies, COA, ODMHAS, Medical and Nursing standards and relevant laws; interprets and communicates these clearly to all staff to assure that all staff are aware of this information.

9. Performs all other duties which are customary for this position.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Knowledge of current applicable diagnostic standards as well as current knowledge of local, state and federal standards

2. Have the ability to maintain the required license to practice medicine in the state of Ohio.

3. Valid Ohio Driver's License and ability to meet agency requirements for driving insurability.

4. Must be able to meet agency requirements for criminal back ground check (Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation).

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL/LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS: Must be a graduate from an accredited Medical School and licensed as an MD or DO in the State of Ohio with adequate levels of insurance and/or insurability.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Previous Psychiatric experience is required. Prior supervisory experience is preferred.

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